EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Media investigation reveals rising deportations of Sudanese refugees; highlights criticism of muted UNHCR response ― Libya increasing repatriations of people on the move ― EU delegation holds talks with de facto leader of eastern Libya ― Germany transfers suspected war criminal to ICC ― Opposition figures given lengthy prison sentences in Tunisia

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Media investigation reveals rising deportations of Sudanese refugees; highlights criticism of muted UNHCR response ― Libya increasing repatriations of people on the move ― EU delegation holds talks with de facto leader of eastern Libya ― Germany transfers suspected war criminal to ICC ― Opposition figures given lengthy prison sentences in Tunisia

11th December 2025 | News

A recent media investigation has revealed a sharp rise in the deportation of Sudanese refugees from Egypt and highlighted criticism of the United Nations Refugee Agency’s perceived lack of action on it. The Libyan government has announced plans to step up the...
Interview with Prince Dengha from Mosaico – Action for Refugees

Interview with Prince Dengha from Mosaico – Action for Refugees

11th December 2025 | News

How would you describe yourself and your organisation? I see myself as a candle that goes around looking for other candles that are extinguished or about to go out, to give them back the flame that will illuminate not only their path but also that of others. My...
Joint Shadow Report for the GREVIO Baseline Evaluation of the EU

Joint Shadow Report for the GREVIO Baseline Evaluation of the EU

4th December 2025 | News

ECRE and three of its member organisations have submitted a joint shadow report as a contribution to the Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) baseline evaluation procedure in respect of the EU. This evaluation...
MEDITERRANEAN: Launch of the Pact for the Mediterranean ― Cyprus presents priorities for upcoming EU Council presidency ― Media investigation highlights growing use of high-tech border surveillance in Greece ― Greece plans to set up repatriation centres in Africa ― Maltese watchdog criticises government for ignoring recommendations on improving conditions in detention centres ― Start of major trial on Lesvos

MEDITERRANEAN: Launch of the Pact for the Mediterranean ― Cyprus presents priorities for upcoming EU Council presidency ― Media investigation highlights growing use of high-tech border surveillance in Greece ― Greece plans to set up repatriation centres in Africa ― Maltese watchdog criticises government for ignoring recommendations on improving conditions in detention centres ― Start of major trial on Lesvos

4th December 2025 | News

The Pact for the Mediterranean has been launched at a high-level event in Barcelona. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has unveiled the priorities of his country’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the EU. A new investigation has revealed how Greece has...
First Caring to Include Toolkit

First Caring to Include Toolkit

28th November 2025 | Caring to Include | News

A co-creative milestone for staff and volunteer well-being We are proud to announce the publication of the first Caring to Include toolkit, developed to strengthen the well-being of staff and volunteers who support refugees and people seeking protection. This toolkit...
Vacancy: Legal Assistant

Vacancy: Legal Assistant

27th November 2025 | Vacancies

The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to assist its Legal Support and Litigation (LSL) Team with tasks related to the European Legal Network on Asylum (ELENA) for six months starting in January 2026. The purpose of...